HC Deb 26 May 1994 vol 244 cc229-30W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will establish the parliamentary oversight committee of the intelligence services before the summer recess.

Mr. Newton

The intelligence services legislation provides for members of the Intelligence and Security Committee to be appointed by the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition. Since commencement of the Act is still some months away, I would not expect the Committee to be appointed yet.